Electrical and Electronic Trades
4AI USED FOR4%moving to49%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM PUBLIC SERVICES & GOVERNMENT →
Electrical and Electronic Trades
Embarking on a career in Electrical and Electronic Trades n.e.c. means stepping into a dynamic field that powers the very fabric of modern society. As a vital contributor to technological advancement and infrastructure development, your skills will help shape the future, ensuring efficiency and innovation in electrical systems across the UK and beyond.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Electrical TechnicianAs a Junior Electrical Technician, you will assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, gaining hands-on experience while working under the supervision of senior technicians.£24,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Electrical EngineerIn this role, you will take on more complex projects, leading installations and repairs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior staff.£32,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Electrical EngineerAs a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will oversee large-scale projects, manage teams, and drive innovation in electrical solutions, playing a key role in shaping the future of the industry.£45,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.